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title: "UKRI-4979 Data link Pre-production Assemblies"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051aa5"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2025-05-21"
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# UKRI-4979 Data link Pre-production Assemblies

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051aa5

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## Summary

The procurement process, titled "UKRI-4979 Data link Pre-production Assemblies," is managed by UK Research and Innovation, located in Swindon, United Kingdom. This contract involves the fabrication of pre-production assemblies for a data link system within STFC’s Particle Physics Department. Positioned in the industry category of data-transmission equipment, the procurement stage has progressed to the award and contract phase, with the award being active since 21st May 2025. The contract runs from 15th May 2025 until 30th June 2025. The procurement method used was direct and below-threshold without competition, highlighting a more streamlined process resulting in the award to Tekdata Interconnections Ltd, based in Stoke-on-Trent.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacturing and supply of data-transmission equipment to align with advanced scientific endeavours. Companies specialising in high-precision assembly or those with capabilities in electronics and data link systems would find this contract beneficial for their growth trajectory. By associating with a high-profile buyer like UK Research and Innovation, businesses can gain a reputation boost and access further opportunities within the public sector arena, particularly those aiming to fortify relationships within scientific and technology departments nationwide.

## Notice

This contract is for the fabrication of pre-production assemblies for the data link system for STFC's Particle Physics Department (PPD). To view this notice, please click here: https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=951991070

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023870-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 15 May 2025 - 30 Jun 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £44,831 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TEKDATA INTERCONNECTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

### Codes

- 32260000 - Data-transmission equipment

## Release History

- 21 May 2025 at 12:27 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023870-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023870-2025
  21st May 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=951991070
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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